Hedges Family Vineyard DLD Les Gosses Syrah 2016 Red Mountain Washington

Hedges Family Vineyard DLD Les Gosses Syrah 2016 Red Mountain Washington

Punchy Syrah with wild & bright expression. It’s a very jammy and mature wine with intricate fruitiness as well as smoke and graphite notes. The flavor profile matches the expression on the nose, with concentration, depth, and polished tannins.

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Delille Cellars Four Flags 2018 Red Mountain Washington

Delille Cellars Four Flags 2018 Red Mountain Washington

Four flags relate to the four vineyards from where the grapes are sourced: Ciel du Cheval, Grand Ciel, Upchurch, and Klipsun. Only the best Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from these sites make their way in this blend. Very sophisticated, this wine is all about balance between mature fruit (blackberry and cassis), aromatic herbs, and a soft…

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Delille Cellars D2 red blend 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Delille Cellars D2 red blend 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Cassis and cranberries are at the forefront of this wine, joined with sweet notes of pencil shavings and mint and milk chocolate. It’s a fruit-forward, powerful wine yet smoothly structured and balanced.

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Betz Family Winery Clos du Betz 2017 Columbia Valley, Washington

Betz Family Winery Clos du Betz 2017 Columbia Valley, Washington

Fuschia-colored, this wine is very expressive and explosive, showcasing pomegranate, dark berries, fresh plum, herbs, sage, and mocha. It’s quite complex and characterful. The palate is full-bodied, but the clear acidity is lifting. The tannins are tied up and smooth, with a lot of volume and body.

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Barnard Griffin Merlot 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Barnard Griffin Merlot 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Grapes were sourced from old vineyards in the Yakima Valley and red mountain area. The concentrated aromatic profile includes black fruit, blue fruit, earthy notes, cedar, and smoke meat. The palate is ripe, with a nice balance between the mouthwatering acidity, and bold structure with strict but integrated tannins.

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Avennia Lydian GSM 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Avennia Lydian GSM 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

This is the first release for this Grenache-syrah-mourvèdre blend. In Fact, the Lydian GSM is the first of a complete lineup of wines that we will be releasing each year. Fresh and bright, this wine is fruit-forward with fresh red berries, pepper, mint, and forest floor. The palate is light and flavorsome, delicate and flavorsome.

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Underground Wine Project, Idle Hands – 2015 Red Mountain

Underground Wine Project,  Idle Hands – 2015 Red Mountain

A joint project between winemakers Trey Busch and Mark McNeilly, this wine is a red blend, but actually, Syrah makes up 90% of it with just a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a very lush wine, with vigorous and zestful fruit aromas as well as smoky tones and a classic peppery finish. The palate is…

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Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Red Wine – 2015 Red Mountain

Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Red Wine – 2015 Red Mountain

This blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon is the newest addition to the estate’s portfolio. Aged in new French oak, it shows a dense and layered expression with ripe plum and blackberries, chocolate, sage, and Sandalwood. The palate is silky, yet structured with firm tannins. It’s a sophisticated wine with decent cellaring potential.

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De Lille Cellars, Doyenne, Aix – 2012 Red Mountain

De Lille Cellars, Doyenne, Aix – 2012 Red Mountain

This blend of Syrah (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) is generously balanced. It’s powerful, deep purple-hued color announces a robust and concentrated wine. Marked by an array of mixed dark fruits such as black cherries, black currants, plums, and berry jam as well as violets, jerky, chocolate, and tobacco, it’s an incredibly lively and complex…

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